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Gap Wildland Fire

INCIDENT UPDATED 8/1/2008

This incident is 100% contained.

Approximate Location

34.501 latitude, -119.863 longitude

Summary

Gap Fire

Santa Barbara Ranger District

Los Padres National Forest

Monday, July 28, 2008, 6:00pm

Fire officials will declare the Gap Fire fully contained today at 6:00pm. The human-caused fire started on Tuesday, July 1, in the Lizard's Mouth area along West Camino Cielo. It burned 9,443 acres and destroyed 4 outbuildings, but no homes. Some smoke may occasionally be seen coming from within the perimeter of the fire. Fire personnel will continue to monitor the area. The emergency closure surrounding the Gap Fire will be lifted effective Wednesday, July 30. The section of West Camino Cielo from just west of the Winchester Gun Club to just east of Broadcast Peak will remain closed to all vehicle traffic until further notice.

For more information about the Gap Fire, call 805-961-5745 or 805-961-5759.

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Basic Information

Incident Type Wildland Fire 
Cause Under Investigation 
Date of Origin Tuesday July 01st, 2008 aprox 05:45 PM 
Location Not available 
Incident Commander Dana D' Andrea 

Current Situation

Total Personnel Not available 
Size 9,443 acres 
Percent Contained 100% 
Estimated Containment Date Monday July 28th, 2008 aprox 06:00 PM 
Fuels Involved

Mature (50-55 year old) chaparral, 15-20 feet tall. The last time burned, was in the 1955 Refugio Fire.

Significant Events

Not available

Outlook

Planed Actions

Not available

Remarks

Not available

Weather

Current Wind Conditions Not available 
Current Temperature Not available 
Current Humidity Not available 

Unit Information

Incident Contacts

Joe Pasinato
Phone: (805) 961-5745
Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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